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How to get fromSanta Ana to Big Bear Lakeby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana to Big Bear Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    3h 8m
    $12–22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvdbus bus 5
    4h 50m
    $6–16

  3. Drive 88.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Big Bear Lakecar car 88.7 mi
    1h 43m
    $17–24

Santa Ana to Big Bear Lake by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Big Bear Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main-Civic Center to Alden Rd & Big Bear Blvd via Harbor-Katella, Katella + Harbor, and San Bernardino in around 4h 50m.

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